Santa Marta, Colombia

This is a travel guide for those wanting to visit the most breathtaking places near or in Santa Marta, Colombia.

2016 Lessons Learned?

For the longest time, all I wanted was to find my prince charming. I was in many relationships, trying to fill a really deep void. Thankfully, I've grown and I've learned because of them. Part of me was very sad about letting go of some of them because they were deep and meaningful. But now I am …

Paper Over Dreams

We've become obsessed with things We've become obsessed with paper Paper can get you stuff But paper cannot give you real We choose status over living life Cuz we've forgotten our most precious gift is time Now time is running out We spend our days working for paper Killing trees, Killing dreams Forgetting true purposes …

23 & A Lesson on Forgiveness

This has probably been one of the hardest years of my life. Not because I had no money, or friends, or anything… But because I had been carrying an intense amount of shame, guilt, and sadness.  Even loneliness and I had great friends around me all the time. I am writing this post because I know …

Colombia is Surreal

A few months ago, I moved back to my home country, Colombia. I had been living and studying in the US for six years! After moving back, I experienced culture shock. A couple of friends who are world travelers tried to warn me this would happen. Turns out once you are no longer a circle …

Don’t be afraid of failure

Don’t be afraid of failure... they say. Yeah right. Like it’s so easy to do. I think it’s important to question the motives behind our feelings. Especially when that feeling is fear. Why are we afraid of failing? Why does it matter if I fail or succeed? Are we afraid of failing, or are we …

Chase your dreams with passion

Momma always said, I was meant to change the world. And I think she is right. We are on this planet, on this given day, for a reason. You, are still here! Do you really believe today has no purpose? Your today has no meaning? ... From the moment you woke up today, your actions …

When You Are Feeling Lost

Dear younger me, I know what is like to feel lost. I know what is like to have many options open all at once and the pain that comes when no doors are opening. Decisions are scary and change is always challenging. But don’t you dare stay in the same place because you are afraid …

When You Question Hardships

Dear younger me, You have not gone through this yet. But I want you to be prepared. I want you to know that life is a fairytale with many unexpected turns. It is the most beautiful growing process anyone could ever experience. Most of the things you will experience will be unexpected and unexplainable. But …

Being Honest

Being honest... sometimes I just feel like crying. And then I feel like screaming. Sometimes I feel like crying and screaming at the same time. But hey, that’s not what you are supposed to do! You are supposed to smile, make people happy. Do not show your true feelings. People will judge you. But what …